Civil Engineer

Summary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Civil Engineer. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

Duty Location: Farmington, New Mexico

This announcement is issued under the Direct-Hire authority to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

01/02/2025 to 01/08/2025

* Salary

$98,948 - $126,186 per year

Salary is based on the 2025 Special Salary Rate Table 0755.

* Pay scale & grade

GS 11 - 12

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Location

6 vacancies in the following location:

* Farmington, NM

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

12

* Job family (Series)

* 0810 Civil Engineering

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Credentialing

* Financial disclosure

No

* Bargaining unit status

No

* Announcement number

BOR-UCB-25-12641344-DHA-OPM

* Control number

826420800

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This job is open to

* The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

This position will be filled under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct-Hire Authority and is open to All United States Citizens and U. S. Nationals. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

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* Recent graduates

* Federal employees - Competitive service

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Special authorities

* Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

* Land and base management

Help This job is also open in another announcement to:

* Recent graduates

* Federal employees - Competitive service

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Special authorities

* Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

* Land and base management

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Duties

The selectee will serve as an experienced engineer, providing civil engineering mentorship and expertise for various complex projects and activities throughout the office. These projects typically span multiple geographic locations, involve complex features, and address unusual needs or special demands. The role will encompass one or more specialties, including hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical, structural, highway, and construction management.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

* Performs routine engineering analysis assignments associated with technical planning activities.

* Participates in engineering studies, evaluations, design and/or modifications of new or existing structures.

* Provides engineering support in connection with regulatory program oversight, policy, review of regulatory compliance issues, and resolution of engineering related issues.

* Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative, a Grants Officer's Technical Representative, and/or an Awarding Official Technical Representative.

* Plan and conduct engineering studies or evaluations such as preliminary, appraisal, feasibility, final design, and value planning/value engineering

Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U. S. Citizen or U. S. National.

You must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.

You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).

You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications).

You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education).

You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.

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This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.

A current valid Professional Engineering (P. E. ) license for GS-12 grade level is required. Provide proof of license with the application. Failure to provide proof of the license may result in an ineligible rating.

Who May Apply:

All U. S. Citizens

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet BOTH the Basic and Minimum Qualification requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT for the 0810 series:

Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

OR

Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering that included differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five (5) of the following seven (7) areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) an.